According to Football Italia, Spalletti was asked about the potential foul committed by Milan's Koni De Winter on Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani in the build-up to Milan's opener. The Italian tactician replied, "I won't complain" about the referee's decision. He also praised the refereeing, stating that Mariani is "one of the best Italian referees, and in my opinion, the line we are seeing is correct." This suggests that Spalletti accepts the new refereeing rules, which are being enforced this season in Serie A. The Italian tactician further explained that players need to adapt to these rules, especially when playing in Europe, where certain fouls are not called.